Bill and Celia            It's a girl!    

Carissa Elizabeth (6 lbs. 10 oz.) born May 19  

Hello!  We are Bill and Celia.  Thank you for taking a moment to hear our story.  When we met eight years ago, it was love at first sight.  We have always dreamed of being parents, and we are so excited to make that dream come true.

Our home is in a quiet suburban community on the West Coast.  Bill is a dentist and has an office downtown.  Celia runs an after-school program at the local elementary school.  Being active members of the community means a lot to us.  

James and Phil             It's a boy!     

Paul Michael (7 lbs. 4 oz.) born April 26

Hi, our names are James and Phil.  We've been a couple for nine years, and we are excited now to take the next step in our lives together, expanding our family through adoption.

Our relationship is very special to us.  It's built on trust, love and commitment.  We are dedicated to each other and looking forward to being great parents.

Wendy and Lisa          It's a girl!     

Shana Melanie (8 lbs. 5 oz.) born April 21

Hello.  We are Wendy and Lisa.  Thank you for taking time to read about us.  We believe adoption is a wonderful opportunity for us to expand our family, and we are looking forward to the chance to be parents.  We have been together for six years and have a lot of love to share with a child.

Family is the cornerstone of our lives.  Our families get together regularly for barbeques and birthday parties, and every year we go on a family camping trip. 

Chris and Pam           It's a boy!  

Matthew Marshall (7 lbs. 10 oz.) on 1-11-08

Adoption Connection, Chris & Pam's agency, found Matt's birthmom.

Hello!  We are Chris, Pam and Nick.  We have been married for 14 years, and we feel so blessed that we were chosen to adopt our amazing son Nick.  He is now two-and-a-half years old. 

Chris is a terrific provider and a wonderful dad, and Pam just loves being a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoys taking childrens' art and music classes with Nick, and she helped form a playgroup so that Nick can spend time with the children in our neighborhood.  As a family, we enjoy flying kites together and spending time down by the river.  

Jim and Colin                  It's a girl! 

Ella Marie (6 lbs. 2 oz.) on 1-15-08

Hi, our names are Jim and Colin, and we want to thank you for reading our letter.  We offer a big, loving family and a commitment to provide a caring and safe environment for your child. 

We have a son whom we adopted and who deeply wants to be a big brother, friend and playmate.  As parents, we hope to fill your child's life with learning, sports, arts and educational opportunities.  Both of our families are excited about being part of the process as well.  We both grew up surrounded by brothers, sisters and lots of cousins.  

Jim and Ann                 It's a girl!  

Emelia Marie (8 lbs. 3 oz.) born on 11-24-07     

Hello, we are Jim and Ann.  We met a little more than two years ago and instantly fell in love.  We are best friends and have become true soul mates.  We also share a strong desire to have children.

Together we lead a positive, healthy and down-to-Earth lifestyle.  Since we both work out of our home, we have flexible work hours.  It's our intention to raise our children as two full-time, stay-at-home parents.  

Jeff and Sheldon                                           

Hi. We're Jeff and Sheldon. We're eager to tell you about our wonderful life here in California. We live in a beautiful section of San Francisco, where Jeff is a vice president for a consumer services company and Sheldon works as an interior architect. 

Our most important job, though, has been being parents.  We adopted Jordan in 2004, and she has becoming the light of our lives.  Now we are looking forward to adding to our family, and Jordan is very excited about becoming a big sister.    

Greg and Kelly                                           

Hi, we are Greg and Kelly.  We have been happily married for almost four years and are hoping to start a family.  We're excited about becoming parents. 

Let us tell you a little about ourselves.  We live at the foothills of some beautiful mountains.  It's a great area for hiking and biking, two hobbies we both enjoy.  Our home is near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with a park just down the road, and it is in an excellent school district.       

Paul and Judy                                           

Greetings!  We are Paul and Judy from the San Francisco Bay Area.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce ourselves.  We have been blessed in many ways and are excited to begin building our family.

We live a healthy and active lifestyle that includes regular exercise, quality time with friends and family, travel and community giving.  We value education, both formal and informal, and believe that learning is a lifelong process.  Our home is on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills.       

Adam and Samantha         It's a girl!  

Megan Amanda (7 lbs. 3 oz.) born on 8-31-07   

Hi, our names are Adam and Samantha, and our two children are Justin and Susie.  We're a family of four hoping to become a family of five.   Samantha is a full-time, stay-at-home mom.  We're dedicated parents and love being there for our kids, supporting them in each of their activities. 

Every week we take time to spend a day together as a family, whether we're watching a movie or heading off to the beach to go camping.

Mike and Michael                                            

Hello. We are Mike and Michael.  Thank you for taking time to learn about us.  We are committed life partners from Oakland, California.  We have always known that we wanted to have children and are extremely excited about this opportunity to start a family.

When we met seven years ago, it was clear that we shared an instant connection and a passion for life.  Michael loves expanding his horizons and has recently taken up photography and Tae Kwon Do.  Mike enjoys mathematics.  He is also a big movie and theater fan.       

Deacon and Tara                                            

We are Deacon and Tara.  We met in Lake Tahoe in the summer of 1988 through friends and dated for over a year.  In 1989, we got married in Las Vegas and have been happily married ever since. 

We own a consulting business that we have run from our home office for 17 years.  We have been blessed in that we both get to stay home with our son Andrew, who came from Russia at 15 months old in 2004.   He is a great little four year old who desperately wants a brother or sister.  We both had siblings growing up and want Andrew to know the fun and love of a brother or sister.       

Cameron and Vicki                                            

Hello.  We are Cameron and Vicki, and we have been happily married for 14 years.  We have one adopted son, Alexander Jaycen, who is almost three years old, and two small dogs, Cadey and Chelsea.  We feel that now is the perfect time to add another child to our family. 

Our entire family is very supportive of adoption.  Cam and his two sisters were adopted at birth.  Vicki was adopted by her stepfather at age 7.  We have an open adoption arrangement with AJ's birthmother, sending pictures every couple of months, and we are hoping to find a similar situation. .       

Lance and Breeann                                           

Hello, we are Lance and Breeann.  Our greatest joy in life has been raising our adopted son Riley.  Today we are excited about adding to our family. The last year has been a time of great growth and change for our family. 

Last year we opened a coffee shop where enthusiasts from the community can come and discuss sports, politics and local news.  Four months ago we moved into a new house to accompodate for a baby.  It's on a quiet cul de sac in a neighborhood filled with children.       

Kelly                                           

Hello, my name is Kelly.  I'm 35 years old and have a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Lily.  I am a veterinarian and own a two-doctor practice in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis.  I also host a TV program on animals' health.

I have some land here, and my plans are to raise my children on a farm with lots of love, attention, and of course, animals.  I live in a very close-knit community, and my family and friends are all very supportive of my decision to adopt.      

Darrell and Gabriela            It's a girl! 

Serenity Kay (7 lbs. 4 oz.) born 8/30/07

Hi.  We are Darrell and Gabriela, and we thank you taking time to read our letter.  We have been married for 18 years, and we have a daughter, Danielle, who is 13 years old.

We met at work 20 years ago and fell in love right away.  Today we live in a five bedroom home in Northern California, in a safe gated community with lots of kids and activities for children.  Danielle attends an excellent school and has enjoyed participating in our community swim team.        

Rachel and Zev                It's a girl! 

Mara Lisa (6 lbs. 3 oz.) born 8/30/07                                

Shalom, we are Rachel and Zev, a Jewish family that is looking for a baby to complete our family.  We have wanted to adopt since we married ten years ago.   We have a very happy marriage and a large circle of friends who will welcome our baby with open arms.  Rachel plans on staying home full time once our baby arrive and Zev runs a very successful high tech business.    

Mike and Toni                It's a boy! 

Daniel Jaden (6 lbs.) born on 7/16/07                                

Hi, we're Mike and Toni and our wonderful daughter Kayla.  We have been married for 20 fabulous years and just love being parents.  We are excited about adding another child to our family through adoption.

Mike works as a corporate trainer, and Toni is a full-time mom.  She can't wait to devote herself to a new baby.  Kayla is also really excited about being a big sister.       

Alison and John                                           

Hi, our names are Alison and John, and we're happy to tell you a little about ourselves.  We both come from very close-knuit families, and we enjoy doing family activities, like hiking and going fishing.  Camping is a long-standing family tradition too.  Every summer we go to Santa Cruz to enjoy time near the ocean. 

We spend a lot of time with our large extended family.  Alison's father Mike and her stepmother Sallie Sue are retired and excited about becoming grandparents for the sixth time.      

Daniel and Billie                                           

Hello, we are Daniel and Billie, and we would like to thank you for considering us as adoptive parents.  We live in a small town in southeast Kentuncky, surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.  Life here moves at a slower pace than in the big cities.  Everyone knows everybody else, making for a close-knit community.

Our house is a five-bedroom brick home located on a 70-acre farm.  We have cattle, horses and a pond stocked with catfish.  You could spend days watching the animals and birds that live on our land.      

Michael and April                                           

Hi.  We are Michael and April.  We met as students in an acting class in 1989, started dating in June of 1990, and were married in February 1993.  We have been together 15 years, have endured life's ups and downs, and our relationship grows stronger with each passing day. 

Our home is in the Sierra Nevada Moutains of California.  We own a condo in a quiet, family neighborhood with lots of children and young families.      

Justin and Brian                                            

Hi, our names are Justin and Brian, and we have been together for almost 10 years.  We had a commitment ceremony in 2003 and have a relationship based on love and trust.

We are both in our early 30s and have a wonderful home in the Bay Area.  It has three bedrooms, and we built a deck and added a pool table too.  The house is a great place to relax, and the neighborhood is very friendly, full of families with young children.      

Mark and Cynthia                                            

Hi.  Our names are Mark and Cynthia, and we have three wonderful children, Brittany, Annika and Stephen.  We would love to complete our family by adopting a baby.

Let us tell you a little about ourselves.  We met 13 years ago and have been married for many years.  Both of us worked in technology, but today Cynthia is pursuing her true career: being a stay-at-home mom.  Both of us are very committed to spending time together as a family.  We love going to the children's museum, the ballet and the country club, where the kids are on a swim team.      

Steve and Karen                                            

Hello!  We are Steve, Karen and Christiane.  Christiane is our baby.  She was born in March, and her birthmother and father chose us to love and care for her.  She is our "angel from heaven."

We have a wonderfully happy family, and we are excited to add to it.  We grew up with siblings, and we would like to offer our children the opportunity to experience the many wonders of childhood with a brother and or sister.      

Chris and Susan                                            

Hi, we're Chris, Susan and Stella.  We want to thank you for choosing adoption.  We adopted Stella at birth in February 2003.  It was the greatest day of our lives so far, and we can't wait to have another day just as special.

We live in a small town located about 45 minutes from Birmingham, Alabama, the largest city in the state and about an hour and a half from Atlanta, Georgia.      

Mark and Helen                                           

Shelly Tarnoff, Mark and Helen's attorney, found Daniel's birthmom.  Thanks Shelly!

Hello, we're Mark and Helen from the San Francisco Bay Area.  We met in 1998 and had so much fun on our first date that we spent the entire day together.  We both wanted children and knew after that first date that one day we'd get married and have a family.

Helen is ready to be a full-time at-home mommy, and Mark's work schedule is very flexible, giving him lots of time to be a very involved dad.      

Scott and Kim                                            

Hello, we are Scott and Kim.  Even before we knew each other, both of us dreamed of having a family.  Then we found each other, and now our dreams have come true.  We are very excited about bringing children into our family.

We live in a big farmhouse in Washington, just an hour's ferry ride from Seattle.  We have a huge yard with fruit trees and an expansive view of Port Washington Narrows, part of Puget Sound.  Scott works as an engineer here in town, just one mile from our home.      

Devin and Katlyn                                            

Hi, we are Devin and Katlyn.  Thanks for taking time to learn about us.  We have been friends for 20 years and happily married for seven years.  We are very excited to bring a child into our lives.

We met when Katlyn was 9 years old and Devin was 12.  We lived next door to each other, and as kids our families went on camping trips together.  Years later, as teenagers, we began to date, and today we are married.  We still love going camping and backpacking.      

Kim and Jennifer        It's a boy!

John Grayden (7 lbs. 15 oz.) born on 3/6/07

Hello, we're Kim and Jennifer.  Thank you for listening to our story and considering us as potential parents. 

We met six years ago in Washington, D.C.  Four years ago, we realized we wanted to spend our lives together.  From the beginning we talked about our love for children and our hope that we would one day have a child of our own.  Kim is commited to staying home as a full-time mother to care for our family.   

Ron and Leslie                                            

Hi, we are Ron and Leslie.  We have two sons, Eric and Josh, and we are quite excited about bringing another child into our lives.  In our 17 years of marriage, we have been there for each other through good times and bad, and we are looking forward to many more years to come.

We adopted our first son Eric from Brazil.  Five years later we adopted our second son Joshua.  It has been a privilege to parent them both.  Eric is now in second grade and is at the top of his class.      

Mike and Lisa                                           

Hello, we are Mike and Lisa, and we want so much to become parents.  We are honored to be considered as adoptive parents, and we are looking forward to providing love and protection to a new baby.

Wemet and fell in love while working for a catering company.  Mike was one of the chefs, and Lisa worked as a secretary.  We have been together for 20 years and have been married nine years this August.      

Mark and Kristin                                           

Hi, we're Mark and Kristin, and thank you so much for taking time to read our letter.  We have always dreamed of having a family ever since we got together six years ago.  We can't wait to be parents.

We live in a beautiful home in Northern California.  Our house is near the beach and numerous parks.  There are many young families on our street as well, and there are always youngsters outside riding their bikes and playing ball.  It's a great place to raise children.      

Harvey and Kevin